Follow along with this free sewing tutorial with WAWAK’s Megan demonstrating how simple adding a zipper to a beach bag really is! Measure, mark, and sew with Megan’s free sewing tutorial using a tote you’ve made or already have.  If you’re feeling adventurous, add patch pockets to the interior for your wallet, phone, keys, or sunscreen. These are both great basic sewing techniques to use while upcycling a bag. 40 Techniques Every Sewer Should Know  from: Craftsy.com Just Arri

Did you buy a nice metal zipper that is too long for your bag?  Can you recycle a metal zipper, but again the length is not right?  Watch Ashley shorten a metal zipper with a few tools and a steady hand. One tip I can offer from my experience with shortening zippers, is to “heat seal” the edges/ends of freshly-cut zipper tape.  Zipper tape FRAYS.  If you don’t use a hot-knife, just try using a lighter held just barely close enough to make the ends of the tape curl up.  If you